Mom’s Favorite Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

1 lb. diced ham

1 Tbs vegetable oil

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

6 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 tsp of parsley

4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, parsley, thawed hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and Swiss cheese. Stir well to combine.

Add the sauteed onion and diced ham to the mixing bowl and stir again until everything is evenly distributed.

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese

1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean.

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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